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A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.

Human nails and hair follicles have similar gene activity, especially in the cells that contribute to their growth and development.

Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.

Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.

Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.

Older adults often have dry skin and itching, with high blood pressure frequently linked to skin problems.

A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.

Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.

A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.

A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.

A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.

Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.

Stem cells can rejuvenate skin, restore hair, and aid in wound healing.

Minoxidil cream can safely treat hair loss in kids with ectodermal dysplasia.

Cynatine HNS improves hair and nail quality in 90 days.

Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.

The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.

Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.

Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.

A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.

A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.

A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.

Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.